Roster Breakdown: Defensive Ends

With the start of Eagles Training Camp scheduled for July 26th, football will be back and in full swing before you know it. July 26th, that gives me just about a month to break down this Eagles roster for you, position by position. In the weeks leading up to Training Camp, I want to go through every position and see who's good, who's not and who could surprise some people. First let's start on defense and the all important defensive end position and all of the players that the Eagles have at this position.

Trent Cole: He has proven over the last few years that he is a pro bowler and has the ability to wreak havoc on the quarterback. Trent Cole will be a starter again next season and he will also get some time off as the Eagles have guys who can come in if he needs a breather.

Darryl Tapp: Tapp is listed as second on the Eagles depth chart behind Trent Cole at Right Defensive End. Tapp was acquired in a trade during the off season that sent Chris Clemons and a draft pick to Seattle. In return the Eagles got a very good pass rusher who has great talent. In his years with Seattle he had some very decent years including 2007 when he had 7 sacks and 41 tackles. The important stat for me is that in all 4 of his years with Seattle, Tapp started in all 16 games which proves that he is durable and gives you a lot of depth.

Daniel Te'o-Nesheim: A third round pick out of Washington, he will come into camp and look to compete. He had a strong senior season in which he racked up 11 sacks and a strong combine. He has some real talent and will create competition which is always good for a football team.

Juqua Parker: Parker will return for his 6th season with the Eagles. He is listed as starter on the left end and rightfully so. In his 5 years with the Eagles he has proven that he is strong pass rusher and very durable. He has new draft pick Brandon Graham behind him and they will both be competing for the starting spot.

Brandon Graham: Graham was the Eagles number one draft choice in the past draft. In his past two seasons with Michigan, Graham recorded 10 sacks in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Graham is a very explosive pass rusher and will look to compete for the starting spot.

Victor Abiamiri: There is not too much to say about Abiamiri really. He has been plagued by injuries during his time with the Eagles and will look to have a strong training camp this year.

Overall the Eagles have a lot of depth at this all important position. When you can get pressure on the quarterback, it changes everything. It forces the offense to get the ball out more quickly and lightens the load for the rest of your defense. The Eagles have a lot of depth on the ends, and the key is subsituting guys in and making sure that you always have fresh legs in. I really like the defensive ends the Eagles have, and I think the depth that the Eagles have will really help them down the road.